“We’re thrilled to have StaCyc become part of the
Harley-Davidson family,” said Harley-Davidson Senior
Vice President of Marketing and Brand Heather Malenshek
in a statement. “The StaCyc team shares the same vision
we have for building the next generation of riders
globally and we believe that together, we will have a
significant impact in bringing the fun and enjoyment of
riding to kids everywhere.”

StaCyc designs, markets and sells their EDRIVE models
for kids, with a manufacturer suggested retail price
range of $649 to $699.

Announced Tuesday, the acquisition of StaCyc expands
Harley-Davidson’s electric portfolio and reinforces its
commitment to lead in the electrification of
motorcycling. Harley is planning to launch a
high-performance electric motorcycle in fall 2019 and
other lightweight and middleweight electric motorcycles
at various price points starting in 2021. The StaCyc
electric two-wheelers will provide an entry point for
the youngest riders to enjoy the thrill of riding.

A prototype of an electric-powered two-wheeler for kids
created by StaCyc, Inc.,
which has been acquired by Harley-Davidson, Inc.Submitted photo

As
a subsidiary, a Harley-Davidson branded version of
StaCyc’s 12-inch and 16inch models will be sold through
select Harley-Davidson dealers. The branded products
will be available in the U.S. in the third quarter of
2019.

StaCyc branded EDRIVES will continue to be sold through
StaCyc’s existing distribution network.

“After a few conversations with Harley-Davidson, we
realized that the ethos of our brands and our commitment
to bringing more riders to motorcycling were incredibly
aligned,” said Ryan Ragland, founder of Sta-Cyc, in a
statement. “The opportunity to work with the team at
Harley-Davidson and have the support to carry out our
mission to create the next generation of riders is
exciting. Together we’re building a plan that
fast-tracks our ability to help the industry create as
many riders as possible.”